What Is Furosemide Used For?

Some people may wonder, "What is furosemide used for?" Furosemide is a prescription medicine that is used to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention in adults. The medication has also been approved for treating fluid retention (but not high blood pressure) in children and infants. Occasionally, furosemide is used for off-label purposes, including the treatment of certain types of hypercalcemia and water retention due to PMS.

An Overview of Furosemide Uses

Furosemide (Lasix®) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat a couple of conditions. These specific furosemide uses include:

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